Copying--called plagiarism--occurs when a writer uses someone else's language, ideas, or other original material without acknowledging its source. Whenever you quote, paraphrase, summarize, or otherwise refer to the work of another writer, you are required to cite its source, either by using a parenthetical citation or by integrating the name of the source into the text of the paper. There are different "styles" for creating citations, but most teachers prefer MLA style.
Here are three ways to get help with your citations:
Use Google Docs. You can get a free Add-On called EasyBib Bibliography Creator. (This is by far the easiest option!)
Try one of the online citations builders -- links below.
click on the MLA Samples link below.
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If you need help or have questions, contact Ms. Harris in the library or a member of the English Dept.
Another excellent source for information about MLA citation style is: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/11/
NoodleBib--build a perfect "Works Cited" or "Bibliography" page with computer generated citations...just fill in the blanks, then cut and paste the results to your own Word document! (Choose MLA unless your teacher specifies something different.)
EasyBib--another site that builds a perfect citation to cut and paste. This site only provides MLA style for free. You can also create citations for websites and books just by entering the address or ISBN number.
WorldBook Citation Creator is included as part of our subscription to World Book Online...and you can save your research here for free, too! You'll need to know the Heyworth passwords to use World Book Online. (Ask a friend or drop by the library for details.) Once you are logged in, choose World Book Advanced...the Citation Builder is in the left column under "Create & Share."
Otto Bib--will let you generate a citation for a book simply by typing in the ISBN number. Super simple.
Here are three ways to get help with your citations:
If you need help or have questions, contact Ms. Harris in the library or a member of the English Dept.
Another excellent source for information about MLA citation style is:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/11/
NoodleBib--build a perfect "Works Cited" or "Bibliography" page with computer generated citations...just fill in the blanks, then cut and paste the results to your own Word document! (Choose MLA unless your teacher specifies something different.)
EasyBib--another site that builds a perfect citation to cut and paste. This site only provides MLA style for free. You can also create citations for websites and books just by entering the address or ISBN number.
WorldBook Citation Creator is included as part of our subscription to World Book Online...and you can save your research here for free, too! You'll need to know the Heyworth passwords to use World Book Online. (Ask a friend or drop by the library for details.) Once you are logged in, choose World Book Advanced...the Citation Builder is in the left column under "Create & Share."
Otto Bib--will let you generate a citation for a book simply by typing in the ISBN number. Super simple.
Citation Charts
Are you looking for a chart full of examples for various kinds of citations? Look no further...
http://media.easybib.com/ebook/mla_guide.pdf
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/pdf/20110928111055_949.pdf
MLA Samples Here
This page last updated on Aug 14, 2014 12:52 pm